Registered Nurse Medical Surgical
Location: Nashville, TN
Profession: Registered Nurse
Posted: 8/19/2026
Salary: $1890.00/weekly
Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights
Job Details
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
Location
Nashville, TN
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical unit during night shift hours
- Float to other Medical Surgical and Telemetry units as needed, including forensics and inpatient units
- Deliver safe, competent nursing care to a diverse patient population, including individuals from a correctional/prison background
- Participate in holiday rotation, working 3 of 6 designated holidays per assigned holiday group
- Complete required compliance modules and HealthStream exams prior to and at the start of the contract
Required Qualifications
- Valid Tennessee state RN license or active compact multi-state license required at time of submission
- Active license with no pending status; current Nursys report required
- Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale, and CPI (MAB accepted in lieu of CPI)
- Must be comfortable working with a prison/correctional population
- Must be available to work Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, or New Year's Day per holiday rotation requirements
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience floating across multiple Medical Surgical or Telemetry units
- Prior experience in forensic nursing or correctional healthcare settings
Why Join Us
- First-time travelers and local candidates are both welcome to apply
- 16-week contract opportunity providing stability and consistent placement through the holiday season
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